Poznan is one of the oldest cities in Poland, which has a rich history and culture. It has preserved many attractions from the Early Middle Ages to the present day, architectural and cultural monuments.
Poznan is one of the most beautiful Polish cities with developed industry and trade. It has its own international airport and university. The city is famous for international fairs.
Top 14 Sights of Poznan
What to see in Poznan? We offer you a brief description of some of the attractions of Poznan with photos and strongly recommend a personal visit to this wonderful city.
Old Market
Any medieval European city has such a square. It was established in Poznan in the middle of the 13th century, where peasants and artisans traded their wares. The market still exists today, and the area is one of the largest in Europe.
The Emperor’s Castle
This palace was built in Poznan in the early 20th century for Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany, designed by the German architect Schwechten. Since then, the Polish state system has changed several times, and the imperial palace became a museum.
Citadel Park
It is the largest city park in Poznan, spread over an area of about 100 hectares. It was built in Soviet Poland in the 1970s, has been reconstructed several times and today is a historical monument on a national scale.
Church of the Virgin Mary
It is one of the city’s main Catholic churches, erected in the mid-17th century, it was later given the status of a minor basilica. During the war the church was looted by the Nazis. Now every week there are organ music concerts.
Tumsky Island
This island is located on the Warta River. It is famous for the fact that it was here that the history of Poznan began. The first ancient settlement was erected on this island in the 8th-9th centuries, its ruins today are a historical monument.
Botanical Garden
This huge garden is a place for walks for citizens and visitors, as well as a scientific center. It covers an area of more than 22 hectares, and on its territory grows about 7,000 species of flora from all climatic zones of our planet.
City Hall
On the Old Market stands Poznan Town Hall, erected in the Renaissance style in the mid-16th century, designed by an Italian architect. Before the war it was the seat of the city administration, and now houses a historical museum.
Lake Malta
This reservoir was created near Poznan in the middle of the last century. Since then, it has become a beautiful man-made natural landmark, where city residents and tourists love to relax.
Cathedral
It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the city and all of Poland, the oldest cathedral in Poland, built in the 10th century. It is located on the historic island of Tumsky, and the first rulers of this state are buried in its cellars.
New Zoo
This zoo is located near the Malta Reservoir and covers more than 100 hectares. There are more than 2,000 individuals of almost 150 species of animals. There are no cages in the zoo. The life of the animals is as close to the conditions of wildlife as possible.
Museum of Arms
All surviving examples of weapons formerly located in the Vinyary fort, now a historical monument, are collected here. In the 19th century it was one of the most powerful European forts and performed its tasks very effectively.
Railroad Maltanka
This small rail line is less than 4 kilometers long and connects two suburban tourist areas. A beautiful and very popular transport, carrying about 200,000 passengers a day.
National Museum
It has a second name – the People’s Museum. It is one of the largest state museums in Poland, with a large collection of paintings by Polish artists of the 16th century, as well as paintings by a number of European painters.
Museum of Musical Instruments
It is part of the National Museum, which has the largest collection of such exhibits in Poland and is the third largest in Europe. The museum exhibit is displayed in one of the historic mansions in the center of Poznan.
